Basic Facts:

  • Most commonly referred to as a "stress test", it involves walking on a treadmill while being monitored. 
  • Stress tests can be used for a variety of reasons such as:
    • Looking for blockages in the heart arteries
    • Understanding the prognosis of someone diagnosed with heart disease
    • Determining the severity of heart valve disease
    • Understanding the cardiac risk before a surgical procedure
    • Looking for heart rhythm abnormalities that might be related to exercise